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G808 BBC

1989 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,149 mi
Last recorded78,149 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P76,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG808 BBC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,149 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 78,141 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,799 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 76,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 75,126 miles

1x exhaust rubber split

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,948 miles

ALL EXHAUST MOUNTINGS DETERIORATED

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2014 72,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL EXHAUST MOUNTINGS DETERIORATED

Pass 28 Jul 2012 70,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,288 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,000 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 64,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 63,142 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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G808 BBC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G808 BBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G808 BBC registered?

G808 BBC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G808 BBC safe to buy?

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